Steve Abdulkareem Munyakho, a Kenyan who was on death row in Saudi Arabia for over a decade, has been released from prison following a settlement in a murder case against him. Munyakho was convicted in 2011 for the murder of a Yemeni colleague during a workplace altercation. The release was confirmed by Kenyan Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei. Munyakho's family expressed relief and gratitude upon the announcement of his freedom, with his mother, Dorothy Kweyu, stating that her son is coming home. The case had drawn attention due to the lengthy campaign to prevent his execution.
From Death Row To Freedom 'My son is coming home,' Dorothy Kweyu speaks following the announcement that her son has been freed in Saudi Arabia. Steve Munyakho was convicted over the death of a colleague during a workplace altercation in 2011. #NTVTonight @MichelleNgele_ https://t.co/hf8euVWQ8J
'Stevo is coming home, God kept me going...' Dorothy Kweyu speaks following the announcement that her son, Steve Munyakho, has been freed in Saudi Arabia. #NTVTonight @MichelleNgele_ https://t.co/lGUaf4B15p
Steve Munyakho Aonja Uhuru: Ni afueni kwa familia ya Mkenya ambaye alikuwa amekabiliwa na hukumu ya kifo nchini Saudi Arabia. Katibu Korir Sing’oei anasema Munyakho ameachiliwa huru. #NTVJioni @nicholaswambua_ https://t.co/BjkSaGfaU8